domingo, 19 de mayo de 2024, 10:58
Sitio: Thirdmill Online Courses
Curso: He Gave Us Prophets (eHGP)
Glosario: Glossary for Lessons 1-4
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AbrahamFather of the nation of Israel. Received the covenant promises of many descendants and a special land. |
AdamFirst man |
AhistoricalThe approach of studying the prophetical books without taking into account the historical context |
AtomisticThe approach to reading the prophetical books as loosely connected predictions |
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CovenantIn the Bible, this term is used to describe the legal relationship that God established with His people, including the promise of blessings for faithfulness, and the warning of judgment for unfaithfulness. |
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DavidKing of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide. |
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EbedHebrew word (transliteration) for "servant," also associated with the office of "prophet" |
ElectChosen by God for covenant blessings |
ExegesisThe process of drawing out the true meaning of a Bible passage |
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InvisibleTerm used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong internally, that is, those who will come to have true saving faith |
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Mal'akHebrew word (transliteration) for "messenger," also associated with the office of "prophet" |
MosesChosen to deliver Israel from Egypt. Received the covenant focused on the law, with the promise of blessings for those who obey and curses for those who disobey. |
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NabiThe most common Hebrew word (transliteration) in the Old Testament translated "prophet" |
NoahAfter the Great Flood, he received the universal covenant promise of stability for the physical universe |
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OutsideTerm used to describe those who were cut off from the possibility of salvation |
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ProphetEmissary sent from God with a message for His people |
ProphetesGreek word (transliteration) from which we get the English work "prophet." It means to predict or to speak forth. |
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RemnantTerm used in the Bible to refer to a group of faithful Israelites who would be spared the judgment that would come upon the unfaithful |
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VisibleTerm used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong externally |